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Episode 176: Pretend you’re talking to a martian or a 3 year old.

Making It · 20 Jul 2018 · 56m

What this episode covers

Hosts Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss skills they wish to copy from one another, including woodworking, machining, and coding. Jimmy Diresta provides a detailed update on his wooden canoe build, explaining the fiberglass layup and epoxy finishing process. David Picciuto shares his experience with a new cameraman and his approach to learning machining through specific restoration projects, while Bob Clagett highlights his closet build and the importance of hiring help to scale production.

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makers and hobbyists

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Filson
Also
Trent Preszler, Squarespace, The Q, Big Dog Forge, Essential Craftsman

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